The story of St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) is a shining example of what a dedicated family is capable of achieving through perseverance, hardwork and cooperation. The College traces its roots with the establishment of the St. Dominic Medical Center (SDMC) in 1992 by founders Don Gregorio and Dona Dominga Andaman. Named in honor of Dominga, the SDMC has proven itself capable of meeting the medical demands of the community with its modern facilities and excellent services.
In 2003, 12 years after the realization of the dream hospital in Cavite, St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences was founded. The College is the family’s gift to the community and the manifestation of their commitment to provide excellent but affordable education in Bacoor and neighboring communities.
Initially offering programs in Caregiving and BS Nursing in collaboration with the SDMC, St. Dominic has evolved into a full-fledged collegiate institution with fourt schools: School of Health Science Professions (SHSP), School of Arts, Sciences, Criminology & Education (SASCE), School of International Hospitality & Tourism Management (SIHTM), and School of Business & Computer Studies (SBCS).
In 2007, the College embarked in an ambitious long term goal which aims to achieve a university status within the next 20 years. The plan for “The March Towards Excellence” was presented to the academic community and became the blueprint for development. Preparations towards accreditation of the academic programs was pursued in earnest. Rebranding strategies were also explored to make the College more relevant, responsive and congruent with the current trends and practices of a highly globalized educational system. In 2009, St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences was officially renamed St. Dominic College of Asia. The change of name was made to allow the College grow and provide more room for expansion in its programs and services in the years to come. This change redounds to the benefit of the students as it will eventually give them positional advantage in the crowded workplace in the competitive world for its name reflects the global standards that the College stands for.
In 2011, Dr. Marita A. Andaman-Rillo, eldest daughter of the founders, passed on the presidency of SDCA to the equally dynamic and capable youngest Andaman son, Dr. Gregorio A. Andaman, Jr. Constantly pushing for continuous change andimprovement, Dr. Andaman, in his first year of presidency, launched the institution’s battlecry “Revolutionizing Education”, a campaign reflective of the Caviteno’s aggresiveness and fighting spirit. Highlights of this academic transformation include the launch the Basic Education Unit (Preschool, Elementary, and High School), and accreditation of Business Administration, Information Technology, Education, Psychology, Hospitality Management and Nursing programs by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), both in 2012.
Goals
St. Dominic College of Asia aims to:
- Produce holistic graduates equipped with aninternational mindset and global competencies.
- Actively promote research and foster the utilization of emerging technologies for personal and professional development.
- Take a leadership role in addressing community concerns, thereby improving the overall quality of life.
- Integrate the UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals into institutional programs and activities, supporting a sustainable future for all.
Core Values
St. Dominic College of Asia performs its various roles toward the achievement of its Vision-Mission-Goals as it anchors itself on a four-point set of core values:
Service
Dynamism
Competence
Accountability
Graduate Attributes
Research Skills and Entrepreneurial Mindset*
Multi-Cultural Advocacy**
Moral and Professional Ethics**
Understanding the Discipline*
Self-Directed Learning*
Moral and Professional Ethics**
Information and Technology Literacy*
Understanding the Discipline*
Communication Skills**
Creativity and Innovation**
Collaboration and Community Engagement**
Critical Thinking*
(*Specific Outcome)
(**Generic Outcomes)
Quality Policy
SDCA commits to providing excellent academic and support services that exceed the expectations of all stakeholders as the College continuously develops and sustains the effectiveness of its quality management system.
Quality Objectives
- To achieve excellence in academic programs and projects guided by the College vision – mission, and in compliance with the CHED, DepEd and TESDA requirements as well as those standards observed by duly accredited educational institutions.
- To establish, implement and maintain effective and efficient quality management system.
- To assume leadership role in improving the quality of life of the people by engaging SDCA stakeholders in meaningful community services.
- To focus on its task of revolutionizing education by instilling creativity and innovation among the faculty members, students and administrative staff working collaboratively on enhancing the culture of research in the College.
- To identify, nurture, and enhance human, physical and financial resources for productivity and sustainability.
